Design Manager

German, Cara - Resume

Cara Anita German, International Interior Design Association Associate Member abqm2i@r.postjobfree.com OF SKILLS Knowledgeable on specific medical facility design requirements, including American with Disabilities Act design guidelines Efficient in creating visual presentation materials Advanced in selecting design finishes such as furnishings, flooring, lighting and various elements Accomplished positive working relationships with project managers, general contractors and installers Excellent communication abilities both written and visual with diverse populations Experience in creating and implementing layouts and design work for residential settings Working knowledge of building codes Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, AutoCAD with Architectural Desktop, 20/20 Design and Adobe Suite CS3.EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC CIDA Accredited Program Life Scholarship Recipient and Order of Omega Honor Society GPA: 3.2DESIGN WORK EXPERIENCEKitchen and Bath Designer- Lowe s - Charlotte, NC (March 2011-Present)Full Time Seasonal Associate Promoted to Full Time Associate 40hrs Weekly Design layouts for clients that are in line with National Kitchen and Bath Guidelines and Safety Code Guidelines Establish selections ranging from cabinet finishes, lighting, countertop and other materials. Lead projects to achieve a design aesthetically pleasing and functional for clients Work with general contractor and installation team to manage projects until completion Achieved $180k+ in project sales in the last six months of employmentDesign Studio Specialist- Pottery Barn - McLean, VA (October 2010-Febuary 2011)Full Time Seasonal Associate 35hrs Weekly Recommended design solutions, including furniture and various home accessories Developed furniture layout options, color scheme possibilities; conduct in-store/in-home design consultations Provided customer service, maintain floor visuals and complete design orders Cara Anita German, International Interior Design Association Associate Member abqm2i@r.postjobfree.com Thesis - Asthma and Allergy Specialist of Baxter VillageWinthrop University - Rock Hill, SC (August 2009-May 2010) Year-long thesis project involved 6 months of extensive research focused on healthcare design including demographics of potential facility site, safety codes and asthma/allergies among generations Local facility was selected, surveyed and designed to house the clinic upon completion of research Contract documents including architectural plan, furniture plan, electrical plan, plumbing and other related plans were designed Selected all finishes including furniture, fabrics, flooring, wall coverings, and medical equipment for the facility and specifications created Judged by board of design and architectural professionals; received high level marks resulting in an ARELATED DESIGN EXPERIENCEClient Services Specialist - Drexel Heritage - Pineville, NC (January 2010-May 2010)Part Time Associate 15hrs Weekly Assisted customer with design selections and set up sales appointments Maintain the designer s customer pick-up system and the electronic daily trackerInterior Design Intern - Office Environments - Charlotte, NC Summer 2009-Fall 2009Part Time Associate 15- 35hrs Weekly Assisted designers with selecting materials for various projects, primarily healthcare focused, and assisted with design decision and provide suggestions for clients Completed specifications for Charlotte, North Carolina s largest healthcare facility chain Utilized AutoCAD to create and redline drawings Maintained in-house library; placed numerous sample and material orders to replenish inventoryASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES International Interior Design Association National Kitchen and Bath Association Delta Sigma Theta Church College Relations Committee Cara Anita German, International Interior Design Association Associate Member abqm2i@r.postjobfree.com REFERENCES Quinton Tucker Human Resources Manager, Bank of America (Formally Lowe s Human Resources Manager) Crystal M. Burns Securities Research Analyst, Mergent, Inc. Jessica Blakely, IIDA Design Manager, Hendrick Automotive Group (Formally Office Environments Design Director)